Course Information

German. Learn German with us.

Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Ideal for preparing for travel or work commitments, you will learn the basics of the language and build upon German 101. This course focuses on topics such as: office technology, leisure time activities, German food and travel. Grammatical elements including verb conjugations and nouns declensions are also introduced as you start to learn basic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• engage in simple work-related phone conversations, plus write simple text messages and emails
• make arrangements to meet friends
• talk about hobbies and leisure time activities
• state the time of day and day of the week
• make statements about food preferences
• read food and drink menus at restaurants, and follow recipes
• follow public transport announcements at train stations and airports
• construct simple sentences using modal, irregular and separable verbs
• construct and use noun plurals
• construct and use the accusative case.

Content

• Professional and office communication
• Leisure time arrangements
• Food of the German speaking countries
• Travel arrangements
• Vocabulary for topics: 'office', technology', 'food', 'travel', 'time', 'weekdays'
• Introduction of singular and plural noun rules
• Introduction of the accusative case using the definite, indefinite and negative articles
• Introduction of modal, separable and irregular verb conjugations
• Prepositions of time

Intended audience

Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed German 101, or who have completed 20 hours of recent tuition.

Delivery style

Delivered as a series of interactive sessions where active participation is encouraged. Each session is conducted in a friendly and relaxed classroom environment.

Prescribed text

Menschen A1 Kursbuch & Online Materials by Wortberg (Max Hueber Verlag), ISBN 9783192119019

MENSCHEN A1 Workbook with 2 Audio CDs by Glas-Peters et al. (Max Hueber Verlag), ISBN 9783191119010

Based on Units 6-10 of the prescribed text. The text is used for activities and forms the basis for consolidation and practice.

Optional text

MENSCHEN A1.1 Vocabulary/Glossary by Ozorowska and Schwingshackl (Max Hueber Verlag), ISBN 9783190519019

MENSCHEN A1.2 Vocabulary/Glossary by Ozorowska and Schwingshackl (Max Hueber Verlag), ISBN 9783190519016

Textbooks should only be purchased once you receive confirmation from us. This usually occurs three days prior to class commencement.

Suggested textbook supplier

Language Book Centre
languagebooks.com.au

Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock availability prior to signing up for any membership.